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Object Timeline

1940

  • Work on this object began.

1959

  • Work on this object ended.

1983

  • We acquired this object.

2025

  • You found it!

Folding Screen (USA), 1940s–50s

This is a Folding Screen. It was designed by Ray Kaiser Eames and Charles Eames. It is dated 1940s–50s and we acquired it in 1983. Its medium is wood (walnut), canvas. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Mrs. Ely Jacques Kahn.

Cite this object as

Folding Screen (USA), 1940s–50s; Designed by Ray Kaiser Eames (American, 1912–1988), Charles Eames (American, 1907–1978); wood (walnut), canvas; Gift of Mrs. Ely Jacques Kahn; 1983-81-1

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